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Tanks for the memories: war weekend is success
HUNDREDS of people travelled back in time for a Wartime Weekend — for the second time this year. Enactors dressed up in vintage 1940s military and civilian attire to enjoy a host of attractions along the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). Visitors of all
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Roberts shows flashes of Floyd
WHITEFIELD super-bantamweight Rhys Roberts underlined his star-credentials with an impressive victory over the bigger and heavier Steve Gethin at the Manchester Velodrome. The manner of the 20-year-old’s skilful display of boxing has invited comparisons
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Baker is on course for London 2012
BURY College pupil Jamie Baker insists his London 2012 Olympic volleyball dream is well and truly on course after being invited back onto the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative. Last year, the 18-year-old was one of just 250 youngsters across the UK
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Quigg aiming to be English champion
SCOTT Quigg has set his sights on the English title after his latest knockout display. The unbeaten Bury super-bantamweight made it win number 15 following his superb second-round victory over German Nico Schroeder. Quigg continues to impress and twice
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Hero postman tells of his runaway delivery van drama
A HERO postman who avoided a potentially fatal accident when his van’s brakes failed is still recovering, weeks after the incident. Mr Del Walton is still off work weeks after sustaining leg injuries when his delivery van rolled down a steep hill in
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Firefighters free trapped deer from gate
A YOUNG deer had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in a metal gate in Tottington. The animal was in playing fields near to Tottington High School when its legs became stuck in the railings. A couple who were walking their dog called
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Horticultural show is a riot of colour
LATE summer sunshine ensured Tottington and District Horticultural Society’s September show was a success, with entries up on last year. Craft works, homemade cakes and jams, and glorious blooms were on display at Greenmount Old School. Society secretary
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Company shortlisted for award
BURY-based Prestige Insurance Management is certainly living up to its name. For Letinsure.co.uk, a trading style of the company, has been shortlisted in the “insurance services” category for the national Landlord & Buy-to-Let awards being staged this
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Nichola moves to join family law department
SOLICITOR Nichola Ashworth has joined the expanding family law department at legal firm Butcher and Barlow’s Prestwich office in Bury New Road. The 31-year-old has a wide range of family law experience, including private and public childcare cases, divorce
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Words cover up plans for Tory cuts
Once again, a member of the ruling Conservative administration seeks to overwhelm us with words rather than getting to the point. I must remind Cllr Dorothy Gunther that commitment is displayed in actions not words. Many homes in our borough have still
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MP remained silent about widening gap between the rich and poor
I welcome the return of Bury North MP David Chaytor to the political arena. Clearly we can agree on the current town centre re-development and on measures such as the minimum wage. However, in his well briefed party political broadcast (“Alternative
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Government could help school plans
In response to Mr Lewis’ letter regarding the Radcliffe School sites. It is interesting that he refers to events of over two years ago which he has not followed up since — other than by personal abuse aimed at me on a recent demonstration. There
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Tories will spend education cash fairly across all the community
I see that the election campaign has started already in Bury but I truly despair at the language and cynical scaremongering approach of Messrs Chaytor, Connolly and Smith (Letters, September 24). Unfortunately, as June 2010 approaches, I’m sure such
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Business partners set up funeral directors
A new independent firm of funeral directors has been opened in Radcliffe. Timeless Funeral Services, in Dumers Lane, has been launched by business partners Richard Williams and Adrian Curran who have harnessed their experience within the industry. Mr
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Labour is to blame for public's fears
The residents of Bury have not forgotten that the Prime Minister constantly claimed that he had put an end to “boom and bust” economics. That claim now rings very hollow — particularly with all those people who are now unemployed. The reality is that
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Residents are fed up with parked cars
I write with regards to the letter in the Bury Times, September 24, from Mr David Louth, of Bury. The residents of Westgate Avenue, South Bank Road and Parliament Street, Bury, are in a similar situation. If you should be so unfortunate
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Warrington 1 Radcliffe Boro 1, FA Cup second qualifying round
The return of ex-Borough ace Jody Banim helped Radcliffe earn a replay in Saturday’s second qualifying round of the FA Cup. The new arrival showed flashes of the skills that have made him a legend among Boro fans and hopefully he will get back in the
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Get help with homework at the library
PUPILS can get help with their homework at afterschool clubs across the borough. The services have been set up following a surge in requests from students. Staff members will be on hand to help pupils find the information they need to do their homework
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Super Boro rake in cash bonanza
TRY telling Gerry Luczka’s Radcliffe Borough that the FA Cup does not matter anymore. Cash-strapped Boro stand to earn as much as £9,000 from an FA Cup run which has taken them to the third qualifying round and a mouthwatering tie at Workington Town
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Ramsbottom United 3 Nelson 2, Lancashire Tophy first qualiftying round
RAMSBOTTOM United booked their place in the second round but not without a scare as they almost threw away a three-goal advantage. Anthony Johnson, who was later sent off, headed home the opener for Rammy on 35 minutes and the lead was extended on the
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Local Football round-up
WALSHAW Sports enjoyed a thumping 5-0 win in the Manchester League Premier Division derby against an injury-ravaged Prestwich Heys at Sycamore Road. Their progressive 4-3-3 formation reaped dividends in the first half with goals from Craig Duerden, Russ
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Bury 2 Lincoln City 0
BURY boss Alan Knill is hoping Danny Boyle can get to Gigg Lane more often this season after watching them kick-start their campaign. The Shakers’ celebrity fan was back home at the weekend and took advantage of a rare opportunity to catch up on his
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Deegan strikes for FC
A second-half strike from Ben Deegan was enough to see FC United through to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at North Ferriby on Saturday. The Rebels weathered an early storm to see off a spirited Ferriby performance with Deegan
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Crewe 2 Bury 3, League Two
CRISIS. What crisis? A third win in a row has banished memories of Bury’s wretched start to the season and revitalised their play-off push. Their latest success, courtesy of Stephen Dawson’s 86th-minute winner, continued the Shakers’ superb away form
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Knill is tipping Elliott to make it big
BURY boss Alan Knill has backed Tom Elliott to get his career back on track after derailing the Railwaymen in sensational style on his full debut. The on-loan striker grabbed his first ever League goal and made another in Shakers’ 3-2 triumph at Crewe
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Shakers back in business
A DEFIANT Stephen Dawson has fired a warning to Bury’s title rivals: We’re back. The captain’s 86th-minute winner from the penalty spot sealed a superb 3-2 victory at Crewe on Tuesday night. After a poor start to the new season in which they lost their
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Driver seriously injured when car overturned
A MAN has undergone spinal surgery after he was injured when his car overturned on the M66 at Ramsbottom on Sunday afternoon. The 50-year-old driver, from North Yorkshire, who has not been named, was travelling northbound, near to junction one, at 12.50pm
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Awards for officers who tackled gunman
A DETECTIVE has spoken about the terrifying moment a suspect held a gun to his head. Det Con Craig Wallace, of Bury CID, wrestled Adrian Taylor to the ground after he threatened him and colleague Det Sgt Chris Jameson when they called at his Bury home
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Bus drivers plan more strike days
FURTHER misery looms for passengers after First bus drivers confirmed they will go on strike for another four days. First has already been hit by four 24-hour walk-outs, and drivers are now continuing their action throughout this, with strikes scheduled
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Fusilier Museum is officially opened
A STATE-of-the-art museum showcasing the borough’s proud military history has been officially unveiled by the Duke of Kent. The £4.3 million Fusilier Museum stands proudly in Moss Street adjoining the tourist information centre. It was
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Bolton teacher jailed for having sex with girl, 13
A TEACHER posed as a teenage girl on the internet to groom a 13-year-old girl for sex. Matthew Knott, aged 24, who was a science teacher at Elton High, Bury, was yesterday jailed for four years. Manchester Crown Court heard Knott contacted
